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Death by Water

Death by Water

Phlebas the Phoenician, a fortnight dead,Forgot the cry of gulls, and the deep sea swellAnd the profit and loss. A current under seaPicked his bones in whispers. As he rose and fellHe passed the stages of his age and youthEntering the whirlpool. Gentile or JewO you who turn the wheel and look to windward,Consider Phlebas, who was once handsome and tall as you.